spressomon
Expedition Leader
Desertdude said:
What are "chilly" lights?
My new Honda EU1000i generator
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What are "chilly" lights?
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
SinCity4r
Adventurer
Here is a nice way to do an external tank for 30 or so bucks:
http://www.ilynne.com/captaingoddammit/
http://www.ilynne.com/captaingoddammit/
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
I have the EU2000i to support my King Kamper on long stays. I have had it out on about 4 or 5 trips so far and it works great. i don't want to admit it but I went for the 2000 because it lets my wife run her 1500 watt blow dryer.
Hey, it helped get her out camping with me again. :jumping: :jumping:
Hey, it helped get her out camping with me again. :jumping: :jumping:
Carlyle
Explorer
Have you considered a propane conversion? I run a Yamaha on propane and it works great and runs off the camper propane. I'm purchasing a 1000 watt soon, smaller and lighter than the 3000, but will convert to propane as well. Check out US Carburetion at www.propane-generators.com
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
your going to really enjoy that unit.
Having the 12v cable to charge batteries is also a big plus while generating 110v.
Having the 12v cable to charge batteries is also a big plus while generating 110v.
HMR
Rendezvous Conspiracy
Another EU1000i Review...
After several months of shopping and missing good deals I was able to nab this EU1000i off of Craigslist for $300:
I bought a 250W-1000W work lights/tripod setup at Lowe's for ~$40 and it was a nice upgrade to my Coleman lantern. This pic is with the lights on the lowest setting (250W):
With the lights on the 1000W setting I was able to play fetch with my dog after dark.
On this particular night, temps were in the 30's outside but cozy inside thanks to being able to preheat the tent with an electric blanket. The generator is very quiet but still too loud for us to leave running on a quiet night. We were also the only people around for miles when the pics were taken, I wouldn't have 1000W of light and a gen running with other campers nearby.
Of course the best reason for the new generator is being able to easily prepare my wife's Schitzophrenia medicine each morning:
FWIW- The other night I knocked the generator off of my tailgate and it landed with a crash, upside down on a rock. It didn't suffer a scratch, started on the first pull and continues to work perfectly. I'm impressed and highly recommend it for you guys looking for some extra campsite power.
After several months of shopping and missing good deals I was able to nab this EU1000i off of Craigslist for $300:
I bought a 250W-1000W work lights/tripod setup at Lowe's for ~$40 and it was a nice upgrade to my Coleman lantern. This pic is with the lights on the lowest setting (250W):
With the lights on the 1000W setting I was able to play fetch with my dog after dark.
On this particular night, temps were in the 30's outside but cozy inside thanks to being able to preheat the tent with an electric blanket. The generator is very quiet but still too loud for us to leave running on a quiet night. We were also the only people around for miles when the pics were taken, I wouldn't have 1000W of light and a gen running with other campers nearby.
Of course the best reason for the new generator is being able to easily prepare my wife's Schitzophrenia medicine each morning:
FWIW- The other night I knocked the generator off of my tailgate and it landed with a crash, upside down on a rock. It didn't suffer a scratch, started on the first pull and continues to work perfectly. I'm impressed and highly recommend it for you guys looking for some extra campsite power.
Carlyle
Explorer
Gallon for gallon is about the same draw as gasoline, though propane burns much cleaner and I'm told that it will make a generator run literally forever if you do your maintenance. I've taken a 7.5 gallon tank for the generator and barbecue for two weeks and had no problem keeping batteries charged on my current set up and not come close to emptying the tank.
Life_in_4Lo
Explorer
any issues with storing it in the truck? gas smell etc?
I forgot about this again until this thread- I am reminded how great and quiet it is from Pasquale's setup:sombrero:
can you run an electric heater to inside the truck/tent to keep warm all night?
I forgot about this again until this thread- I am reminded how great and quiet it is from Pasquale's setup:sombrero:
can you run an electric heater to inside the truck/tent to keep warm all night?
cydonia-jacc
Observer
Life_in_4Lo said:
I found a plastic bin from Target that my Honda 2000 fits perfectly in. I have driven 2000 miles with the generator in the back of an SUV and didn't smell it all. Even my wife who is very sensitive to smell didn't complain about it. I think the fuel shut-off valve in the gas cap really works.
I was wondering the exact same thing about the electric heater in the tent. As long as nobody is camping near us I think the generator/electric heater would be a better option than a gas heater in the tent. I'm just not comfortable with the gas heater in the tent idea. Hopefully someone will chime in on this.